Alfonso Tafur
Elite in Pulmonary Embolism

Dr. Alfonso Tafur

Internal Medicine | Hospital Medicine | Dentistry
Endeavor Health
Endeavor Health Medical Group
9650 Gross Point Rd., Suite 4900, 
Skokie, IL 
Offers Telehealth

Elite in Pulmonary Embolism
Endeavor Health
Endeavor Health Medical Group
9650 Gross Point Rd., Suite 4900, 
Skokie, IL 
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Overview

Alfonso Tafur, MD, a cardiologist and director of vascular medicine services at Endeavor Health, specializes in managing blood clot disorders and vascular disease. He provides personalized, continuing care while leading research to improve treatment options for complex conditions. Dr. Tafur listens closely to understand each patient’s experience and works to guide them through every phase of their healthcare journey with compassion and precision.

Dr. Tafur is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Knee Replacement.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 141 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 20 articles and participated in 2 clinical trials in the study of Pulmonary Embolism.

Graduate Institution
Universidad De Guayaquil, 2003
Residency
Mayo Clinic, Internal Medicine, 2009
Specialties
Internal Medicine
Hospital Medicine
Dentistry
Licenses
Internal Medicine in IL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
Mayo Clinic, Vascular Medicine, 2010
Hospital Affiliations
Swedish Hospital
Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Endeavor Health Medical Group
9650 Gross Point Rd., Suite 4900, Skokie, IL 60076
Call: 847-663-8050
Other Locations
Endeavor Health Medical Group
2650 Ridge Ave., Kellogg Cancer Center, Evanston, IL 60201
Call: 847-663-8050
Endeavor Health Medical Group
7900 Rollins Rd., Gurnee, IL 60031
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Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


4 Clinical Trials

Chronic Venous Thrombosis: Relief With Adjunctive Catheter-Directed Therapy - The C-TRACT Trial
Chronic Venous Thrombosis: Relief With Adjunctive Catheter-Directed Therapy - The C-TRACT Trial
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Phase III, Randomized, Controlled, Double-Blind Study Evaluating the Safety of Two Doses of Apixaban for Secondary Prevention of Cancer Related Venous Thrombosis in Subjects Who Have Completed at Least Six Months of Anticoagulation Therapy
A Phase III, Randomized, Controlled, Double-Blind Study Evaluating the Safety of Two Doses of Apixaban for Secondary Prevention of Cancer Related Venous Thrombosis in Subjects Who Have Completed at Least Six Months of Anticoagulation Therapy
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 18, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Apixaban
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase III, Randomized, Open Label Study Evaluating the Safety of Apixaban in Subjects With Cancer Related Venous Thromboembolism
A Phase III, Randomized, Open Label Study Evaluating the Safety of Apixaban in Subjects With Cancer Related Venous Thromboembolism
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 04, 2020
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Phase: Phase 3
Perioperative Anticoagulant Use (Dabigatran, Rivaroxaban, or Apixaban) for Elective Surgery/Procedure Evaluation in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation (AF).
Perioperative Anticoagulant Use (Dabigatran, Rivaroxaban, or Apixaban) for Elective Surgery/Procedure Evaluation in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation (AF).
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 28, 2019
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142 Total Publications

Venous thromboembolism prevention and treatment with factor XI/XIa inhibitors: current status and future perspectives.
Venous thromboembolism prevention and treatment with factor XI/XIa inhibitors: current status and future perspectives.
Journal: Journal of thrombosis and thrombolysis
Published: June 09, 2025
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  • Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy
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  • Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney
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  • Arterial Insufficiency
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  • Atherosclerosis
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  • Blood Clots
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  • Aase Syndrome
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  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
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  • Achilles Tendon Rupture
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  • Acrodermatitis Enteropathica
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